New ?Executive Alcohol/Opiate Detox? attracts celebrities to Palm Beach
People from various walks of life such as business executives, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians, and even the armed forces and the religious world are flocking to Palm Beach from different parts of the globe, and not necessarily to enjoy the spectacular beaches, but rather to save their lives. They are coming to break harmful dependencies to a variety of addictive substances-- medical conditions which until recently were considered taboo to such people.
Recently substance abuse and its treatment have risen in the consciousness of society. With recent television shows such as A&E's Intervention, a general acceptance of substance abuse as a medical not moral issue is developing. Couple this with the recent liberal trends in dispensing opiate pain medications and anti-anxiety medications results in a trend of sorts.
According to the most recent nationwide survey conducted in the United States by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), an estimated 6.3 million persons, or 2.7 percent of the population age 12 and older had used prescription psychotherapeutic medications non-medically in the month prior to being surveyed. This includes 4.7 million using pain relievers, 1.8 million using tranquilizers, 1.2 million using stimulants, and 0.3 million using sedatives. The problem is on the rise. According to this survey carried out in 2003, the increase in rates of addiction to prescription medication is significant when compared to previous survey results.
Substance abuse providers are seeing a new profile of patients; that of apparently normal professionals often successful in all other aspects of their lives. Dr Mark G.
Agresti, Vice Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia Hospital explains that most of today's addicts are hooked on prescription medication?pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants and sedatives?not illegal drugs purchased on a street corner somewhere.
James Bevell, Director of Admissions for Poinciana, at Palm Beach, a facility that treats patients presenting with this profile, explains that these programs are adapted specifically for high functioning, motivated people who need individual attention and guidance. "Patients can free themselves from chemical addictions and continue with their lives", he says.
Bevell states that ?Executive Detox' is an emerging service being provided to this new patient demographic.
"Many people who have been otherwise successful in their lives yet find themselves addicted had found their choices limited and unacceptable when seeking treatment. In years past the only alternatives were psychiatric hospitals or free standing substance abuse hospitals. They used to find themselves thrown into a system which was often overburdened and understaffed.
Some found themselves misunderstood, misdiagnosed and mistreated. These patients could not tolerate the treatment and therefore went largely untreated," he says.
According to Bevell, the concept includes an important component of luxury and confidentiality.
"Even though Poinciana is a hospital-based program, patients are discretely separated from regular hospital patients and other clinical facilities. At this center, they are offered exclusive concierge services for patients and family members.
Upon request, they are even provided a private escort to accompany the patient to the facility", he says.
The creators of the plan promise that this method allows patients, while under the supervision and care of a medical team of experts in addiction, to withdraw in comfort from substance dependency as they continue to work or study. They add that this method is different from other treatment programs because it is individually modified for each patient, taking into consideration not only their medical history, but also their personal issues as well. It is a holistic, bio-psychosocial approach.
"This is not cookie-cutter medicine.
It is a program created to suit the needs of the individual?one patient at a time," Dr. Agresti clarifies.
Dr. David J. Stern, an internist who practices in West Palm Beach, explains the general procedure as follows: "Patient arrives for assessment and medical examination by a Board Certified physician and substance dependency specialist.
Then he/she is diagnosed and treated according to his/her specific needs. Patient receives a regimen of safe and effective medications, such as Buprenorphine, that promptly eliminate symptoms of withdrawal, including anxiety, sleeplessness as well as debilitating aches and pains normally associated with detoxification."
Throughout course of treatment, patient's physical and psychological progress is monitored daily by a team of addiction specialists. Bevell adds, "This safe and carefully controlled program may allow patients to return to their daily schedules within 2 or 3 days, and is a much safer alternative to the Rapid Detox Programs being offered."
After detox, patient returns home, to work or to his or her studies. Although consideration of further treatment options is recommended, hospitalization or confinement to a rehab facility is not strictly necessary.
According to the initiators of this new curative method, recurrence rates are minimal, and that is important because recurrence is the greatest obstacle detoxification treatments have encountered so far.
The new methodology is even applied, with some variations, for conquering addiction to Methadone, a drug used in treating addictions.
Dr. Agresti explains: "Treatment for Methadone is different than our standard treatment for conventional opiate dependency. Methadone poses additional problems and the course of treatment is longer. But the good news is we can help.
Here's how it works. Utilizing a medical protocol called Rapid Receptor TransitionTM (RRT), the doctor will safely and comfortably switch your medications, monitoring your progress daily. After 7 days, when Methadone is out of your system you will be switched over to Buprenorphine. You may return home. Where you can follow up with an outpatient provider who will wean you off the Buprenorphine over the next 4 to 6 weeks.
You may go back to work, your studies, or daily chores immediately. You will have energy. You will no longer crave Methadone or opiates."
For further information, please call 561-881-5904, write to admissions@detoxpalmbeach.com; or visit http://www.poincianaatpalmbeach.com
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Forget Flowers, Send Mom to Aruba This Mother's Day -Bucuti Beach Resort Celebrates Magnificent Mom with Beach Escape
Bucuti Beach Resort urges families to forget ordinary flowers and candy this Mother's Day and surprise mom with a trip to Aruba.
This intimate island getaway invites moms to celebrate in Aruba with the Magnificent Mom escape and a variety of specialized upgrades.Valid May 7-16, 2005and starting at just $179.00 per night including tax and service charges, the Magnificent Mom escape provides mom with everything she needs to enjoy a weekend on the beach.
Mom's sunny relaxation will
be enhanced with
a complimentary beach basket complete with a beach towel, a bottle of sunscreen, bottle of Evian water and a copy of "Chicken Soup: Stories to Warm a Mother's Soul," to enjoy while relaxing on Bucuti's 16 acre beach or poolside.
Well-wishers can treat spa-loving moms to an afternoon at the resort's new Tara Beach Spa.
Bucuti Beach encourages families to pamper mom with the Magnificent Mom Spa upgrade for only $150.00, a savings of $50.00....
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South Beach Fitness Studio Promotes Affordable, ?Part-Time? Personal Training Program
Proper Form, a personal fitness training facility staffed with expert fitness instructors, is promoting a new program designed to help members of local gyms achieve enhanced results with their current workout routine.The Jumpstart Program?as it is known?is unique in that it is designed to supplement an individual's current workout routine, rather than replace it. Members of local gyms retain their current memberships, while receiving instruction from the trainers at Proper Form once each week for a period of twelve weeks. During training sessions at Proper Form, a client will be given individual instruction on plateau-breaking workout routines designed to help them improve their results, and bring them to a higher level of physical fitness."It is a recognized fact that people who hire a personal trainer tend to achieve better results with their fitness program", says George J. Pilibosian, co-owner of the facility. "For many individuals, however, the cost of hiring a trainer on a "full-time"...
South Beach Fitness Studio Promotes Affordable, ?Part-Time? Personal Training Program
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Miami Beach Hotels
Miami Beach in Florida is a very famous beach holiday destination in the United States. People throng the city for water sports, shopping and sunbathing.
Families, friends and couples find it an ideal location for spending some quality time together. Some good hotels in the area are listed below, and their features are described.
Loews Miami Beach Hotels at Miami South Beach could very well be your dream destination. The deep blue of the outdoor pool, and the comfortable deck chairs, luxurious rooms and tasty seafood all make it the favored destination for many people.
You won't feel you are away from home, as you find every homely amenity in your room ? coffee makers, ironing boards, mini bars, round the clock room service and anything else you ask for. And you can stroll down to the beach every morning for sun bathing and ocean sports.
If you are an American and want a change, you can go to the European-style Bentley Hotel in Miami Beach....
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CCL’s Aluminum Bottle Hits the Beach! Caribbean Debut is Days Away
Hermitage, PA (ContentDesk) June 15, 2006 -- The launch will be announced at the Loft Bar & Lounge in Santo Domingo, capital city of the Dominican Republic, later this month. We are one of the true trendsetting brands among 18 to 25-year-olds, says Gustavo Cruz Jerez, La Benedictas Vice President of Marketing & Sales. It naturally made sense to get our brand in line with the new trend in the packaging industry. CCL has been a driving force in the production of impact-extruded aluminium bottles as an alternative to glass and plastic.
Lightweight aluminium bottles give marketers the ability to differentiate certain brands and extend their product lines.
They cool faster, are unbreakable, are 100% recyclable, and allow for high-impact graphics not otherwise possible on conventional glass bottles.
The aluminum bottle is perfect for the on-the-go consumers of the islands, says Cruz Jerez. It also has a great on-premise package for beachside parties, and contains...
CCL’s Aluminum Bottle Hits the Beach! Caribbean Debut is Days Away
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Opportunity to See Free Film and Fireworks Series at Carolina Beach Ends September 3
Carolina Beach, NC (ContentDesk) August 13, 2006 -- The popular Film and Fireworks Series in Carolina Beach, N.C., is coming to a close. The family-friendly movies are being held at Carolina Beach Lake Park every Sunday and a fireworks display occurs on the beach near the boardwalk each Thursday. The final fireworks display will occur on Thursday, August 30, and the final movie will be shown on Sunday, September 3, weather permitting. Both events are free and concessions will be available. We anticipated that the Film and Fireworks Series would be popular, but we have been delighted at how many families have participated in these events so far, said Duke Hagestrom, coordinator of the Film and Fireworks Series. With summer coming to a close, this will be the last opportunity for families to take a summer vacation together before the kids have to head back to school.
We still have some fantastic movies lined up during this final month, such as, Over the Hedge and Charlie and...
Opportunity to See Free Film and Fireworks Series at Carolina Beach Ends September 3
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MTV Networks Consults With VIPSouthBeach.com For New Series ?One Bad Trip?
MTV producers contacted Jeff Bowman owner of VIPSouthBeach.com looking for the hip trendy hot spots to shoot the scenes of the all girl cast going out on the town in South Beach and being as wild as can be. Not known to the cast, their family or significant others are in disguise watching their wild nights out in South Beach Florida's trendiest nightclubs, hence the series title "One Bad Trip." "We arranged a hip customized itineray for each night based on MTV's shooting requirements," said Bowman. VIPSouthBeach.com provided production assistance to MTV, also providing the perfect customized South Beach VIP Itinerary for the show.VIPSouthBeach.com is South Beach's ultimate nightlife guide and personalized service. We provide our tourist clients with a complete customized VIP itinerary. Our itinerarys include discounted hotel rates at South Beach Florida's hip hotels, reservations at the best international restaurants and all our clients are placed on the VIP guest list at the most exclusive...
MTV Networks Consults With VIPSouthBeach.com For New Series ?One Bad Trip?
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New ?Executive Alcohol/Opiate Detox? attracts celebrities to Palm Beach
New ?Executive Alcohol/Opiate Detox? attracts celebrities to Palm Beach Beach vacuum